Survey launched to understand people's experience of domestic abuse to shape future strategy

Wiltshire Council is running a survey to gather the views of people who have experienced domestic abuse across Wiltshire.

The survey provides an opportunity for victims and survivors of domestic abuse to anonymously share their experience. The results of the survey will shape the local Domestic Abuse Strategy, influencing how future support services are run.

The survey is open to people aged 16 and over until Friday 31 May 2024.

Cllr Ian Blair-Pilling, Cabinet Member for Public Health, said: We understand that domestic abuse is a sensitive and difficult topic for many, and we really appreciate those who are willing to share their experience to inform future services.

As part of our business plan, safeguarding our residents from harm is a high priority of ours and we work to ensure that there is plenty of support and advice available.

For support around domestic abuse, people can call FearFree on 01225 775276 or they can email spa@fearfree.org.uk (opens new window). Outside of office hours and weekends people can call 01225 712880.

The survey can be completed in the following ways:

• Online at https://surveys.wiltshire.gov.uk/s/wiltshiredasurvey (opens new window)
• On a Wiltshire library computer using the shortcut link on the computer home screen. View Wiltshire library computer locations: https://apps.wiltshire.gov.uk/librariesinformation (opens new window)
• On a paper copy at a Wiltshire library. Every library will have paper copies available and a deposit box for completed surveys.